Detectives' Endowment Association, Inc. — Scott Munro, President

John Roth

The DEA Honor Roll

Official Line of Duty Deaths
John
Roth
John
Roth
Shield Number:
1111
Command:
60 Precinct
Date of Death:
04/24/1969
Cause of Death:
Auto Accident on Patrol
Rank:
Detective

Det. John Roth was killed in an automobile accident while on patrol in the confines of Coney Island’s 60 Precinct on April 24, 1969. His wife Maureen was only 26 years old at the time. Maureen’s brother was also a New York City Police Officer.